M & K Spanish Restaurant

190 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, M & K Spanish Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 23, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most recent inspection turned up four violations, more than the three found previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up three times.

M & K Spanish Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Staten Island average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
74
Jun 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jan 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Jan 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was M & K Spanish Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M & K Spanish Restaurant on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M & K Spanish Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at M & K Spanish Restaurant.

How does M & K Spanish Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

M & K Spanish Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has M & K Spanish Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at M & K Spanish Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at M & K Spanish Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is M & K Spanish Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M & K Spanish Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.